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Super Saints Weekly 229

Game Recap

            The Saints continued their winning ways this week with a solid victory against the former division rival San Francisco 49ers.  These two teams renewed a rivalry this week that had grown to be a heated one when both teams competed in the same division.  However, unlike many of their past meetings, it was the Saints who dominated in their victory.  Although the passing game seemed to struggle at times a bit this week due to the injuries to Joe Horn and Colston, the running game stepped up to help shoulder the load.  Even though Brees was unable to continue his consecutive 300 yard plus passing yard game streak, the rushing attack seemed to help the Saints physically dominate their opponents.  Hopefully the team will be able to use this momentum when preparing for next week’s key match-up against the Dallas Cowboys. 

Player of the Game

            This week’s player of the game award obviously goes to the Saints rookie running back Reggie Bush who showed flashes of brilliance this game.  Bush has struggled early to adapt to the NFL running style and has primarily been used as a decoy; however, today he showed his ability to mix a “north south” running style along with his illusiveness.  Bush finished the game with 37 rushing yards, 131 receiving yards, and 4 touchdowns for the game.  If he continues to play this way and progress, then the star that the Saints drafted from college might just end up fulfilling his potential as a game breaker in the NFL. 

            Also, I would like to take a few moments to give an honorable mention this week to the Saints defense.  While they were not spectacular, the Saints defense forced turnovers when needed and really shut down the 49ers passing attack.  They seemed to really dominate the line of scrimmage, which helped shut down the 49ers rushing attack, and frustrated their young quarterback, forcing him to throw 3 interceptions.  So congratulations to the Saints defense this week with their performance. 

Saints vs. Cowboys Game Preview

            The Saints will face the Dallas Cowboys next in what will likely be one of the biggest games for the Saints this year in terms of the effects it could have on the post season.  This will be the first regular season match-up between Bill Parcels and his former offensive coordinator Sean Payton.  For the Saints towin this game, they will need to limit turnovers.  Offensively the Saints will need to control the clock, keep a good balance of rushing and passing and keep the chains moving to keep Dallas’s offense off the field, while wearing out the Dallas defense.  Defensively, the Saints will need to put Mike McKenzie on Terrell Owens or Terry Glen while double covering the other.  With Tony Romo having a solid year since taking over the Cowboys offense, the Saints would likely be better served to try and shut down the rush and force the Cowboys into 3rd and long situations to try and force turnovers. 

Q & A

            Q & A is the question and answer section.  If you have a question you would like answered, email it to SuperSaintsWeekly@yahoo.com with the subject heading of Q&A and we will try to answer the question to the best of our ability.

Q – JB, with the Saints win against the 49ers, do you think they really have a chance at pulling out a playoff birth and a first round bye? – Tony; New Orleans, La

A – Tony, a playoff birth is too early to say, but obviously they have a great chance.  If they continue to play how they have so far this season and even if they only win half of their games left on the schedule, then the chance of them making the playoffs is great.  However, I suggest you don’t get ahead of yourself, there is still a lot of football to be played and once fans start looking ahead, chances are some team members might also.  So let’s try to take it one game at a time; if the Saints do that, then the playoffs should be on the horizon. 

Psycho’s View

            The Saints continued their winning ways against the 49’ers this week, with a big victory to keep their lead in the NFC South.  This has been an excellent season for the Saints, with each week seeming to provide a new star for the Saints.  While this isn’t truly that big of a surprise to see the Saints playing so well this season, what is a surprise is the quickness that the team seemed to gel this season and how well they have performed with what appeared to be one of the NFL’s most difficult schedules.  While the regular season isn’t over yet and a playoff bid isn’t guaranteed, with the team playing like this, fans have high hopes and reasons to believe in them.  So for the Saints and their performance thus far this year, bravo and keep up the good work boys. 

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